熏染

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Chinese

to smoke; scent; fumigate to catch (a disease); dye
trad. (熏染/薰染) /
simp. (熏染)

Pronunciation


Verb

熏染

  1. to influence or be influenced (especially in a gradual, corrupting way)

Usage notes

薰陶 (xūntáo) is used for positive influences, while 熏染 (xūnrǎn) is used for negative influences.